Category: Travel

While holidays are peak times for family travel, you don’t have to break the bank to get away from the cold this season. From travelling on actual holidays, to renting apartments rather than hotels, to using aggregation services to book flights, hotels and rental cards, there are easy and affordable ways to see the sunshine.

Headed out of town for the holidays? According to the 2012 Holiday Travel Buy-havior Report, at least a third of holiday travelers admitted they’d rather escape to a tropical paradise. No matter where you’re heading for the holidays this year, we’ve got the insider tips you need to save more money than ever.

Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year – and also the most expensive! Whether you travel by plane, train or automobile, thankfully there are many great travel deals for Thanksgiving that won’t take the stuffing out of your wallet. There are also plenty affordable places to stay once you reach your destination.

If you are flexible in your travel plans and don’t always need to be in ideal settings, you should take advantage of off-peak vacation deals. Travel sites like Travelocity and Expedia as well as niche services Vacation Rentals can help you save a lot of money on flights and lodging.

By Dan Kricke In recent years, Black Friday has become synonymous with deeply discounted big-ticket items like TVs and home appliances. But let’s face it, once the leftover turkey is congealing inside of a...

By Dan Kricke The difference between a relaxing holiday spent with family and something resembling scenes from The Omen can often come down to the simplest things. Take travel, for instance. It’s not really...